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I can't dig my finger into the wood but it it just does not feel as sturdy as what a dry piece of wood would feel like. What sort of probe test would you do to determine the lower transom's "intestinal fortitude" is up to par?

I read where some will use a little "Git-Rot" in similar circumstances but am not sure this would warrant it. I wish we had an expert fiberglass/hull guy in the area that I could have give me an honest opinion. There are several good mechanics in the area but when it comes to the actual hull care, those folks seem to be few and far between the further you go inland. Maybe that would be a good small business opportunity. I just need to find some hull techs from the coast.